lily pad

noun

: a floating leaf of a water lily

Examples of lily pad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Elsewhere in the Shrek area, King Harold’s Swamp Symphony will enable park goers to create their own melodies with musical lily pads and Swamp Snacks will nourish the family with snacks that include the Frozen Ogre, Far Far A Waffle and Shrekzel. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 But then, millions of western toad tadpoles began their migration from the lake’s depths to the lily pads and shallows above, to feed on the algae. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024 With a double hook positioned over the bait’s back, the Scum Frog can slide over lily pads, across thick weed mats, and over wood without getting hung up or collecting debris. Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 Just sitting here on a lily pad at the edge of the universe, trying to figure out what happens if the Detroit Lions meet the Cleveland Browns in the Super Bowl. Jason Gay, WSJ, 20 Nov. 2023 Gaze at the lily pads from a bench by the pond, wander around while listening to the audio tour, or just sit with your journal and people-watch. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 22 Sep. 2023 Lucy Smith, a botanical artist with experience working with lily pads, was brought on to draw illustrations of Magdalena’s various lily pad species. Dylan Butts, NBC News, 4 July 2022 The male blackbirds tend to perch atop cattails, while the females spend more time on the ground, foraging and hopping around on lily pads. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 July 2023 The turtle is visible just beyond the duck, its shell imitating the nearby mess of lily pads. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 13 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lily pad was in 1814

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“Lily pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lily%20pad. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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lily pad

noun
: a floating leaf of a water lily

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